しなやか

JLPT:N1
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1Supple, flexible, or elastic — bending easily and moving smoothly (often used for bodies or materials).

Na-Adjective

Examples

体操選手の背中はとてもしなやかだ。

A gymnast's back is very supple.

この革はしなやかで手触りが良い。

This leather is supple and feels nice to the touch.

木の枝が風でしなやかに揺れた。

The tree branches swayed gracefully in the wind.

2Graceful, elegant, or refined in movement or appearance.

Na-Adjective

Examples

彼女のしなやかな立ち振る舞いが人目を引いた。

Her graceful manner attracted attention.

しなやかに歩く姿はとても印象的だった。

The way she walked so gracefully was very impressive.

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